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Desaparadiso

2015-01-26 · 75 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Fantasy

What can a family do if someone disappears in a dictatorship? You can’t go to the police for help or information. Many families were affected in this way by the cruelty of the Marcos dictatorship (1972-1986). The film shows one of them as an example of paradise lost.

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Directors
Khavn
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chris PasturanChris PasturanJuan / Don Juan
Raye LuceroMrs. Valeriana / Queen Adarna
Dante PerezDante PerezMr. Fernando / King Serpiente
Ian LomongoIan LomongoDiego / Don Diego / The 800 Year Old Hermit
Carlos Alberto ValenciaDon Pedro
Kayla MillerThe Pigeon Princess
Laiza SolascoThe Pigeon Princess
Abby PobladorThe Pigeon Princess
Alex CrisologoThe Stone Prince
Luis de BelenThe Stone Prince
Albert ValenciaThe Stone Prince
Shun VillalobosThe Stone Prince
Wilson QuinteroThe Leprous Hunchback

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